L'Oreal x Balmain Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Rebellion

Hi dears!

You know the feeling of getting an awesome freebie when you shop? I just love getting that because I feel like I'm getting a really good deal with my money.

One of the freebies I got that I really like is this...

L'Oreal x Balmain Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Rebellion

L'Oreal Color Riche Metallic Addiction in Rose Champagne

Hi loves!

Here's another product that I bought out of the blue! Haha!

I was with Tellie of Beauty by Tellie months ago and while browsing around SM Beauty, we spotted a tray of sparkly lipstick tubes! They're L'Oreal's Color Riche Metallic Addiction and they were on sale!

June (2018) Haul

Hey loves!

After my trip to Sydney I told myself to try and save up some money because I have bills to pay. But guess what, I failed miserably. There's just so many things I wanted to try! Huhuhu... Even though I have another failure to add to my long list (lol), I really like the new items I got. The funny thing is that I only wanted to buy some items that would help me remove some calluses on my feet. I kept looking for that thing with the blade but I just ended up seeing other things that I like. Haha! Anyway, let me share what they are in this post... 

First on the list is this lipstick from Features and Shades...

Features and Shades Filipiñana Lipstick Collection in Maria Clara

PhP 299.00

L'Oreal Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Beige Couture

Hello dears!

I've been using a lot of matte liquid lipsticks. I still think they look wonderful, but there comes a point that I feel like it looks too dry for me. I still like the sort of matte finish but with a hint of creaminess to it, and that's what this matte lipstick that I'll be share swatches with you in this post is all about!

L'Oreal Color Riche Moist Matte Lipstick in Beige Couture

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Rose Fondu

Hey loves!

I've been using a lot of matte lipsticks lately and I absolutely love them. BUT that doesn't mean I do not go back to the classy tube type lipstick. I still find this kind of lippie the easiest to apply. I don't even need a mirror!

Anyway, here's a lipstick that I ALWAYS carry around with me. It's in the classic lippie form, it's a gorgeous pink nude shade, and it's matte!

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Rose Fondu

It's PhP 400.00.

I just love the color that even though I wasn't looking for a new lipstick, I still bought it!

The packaging is also classy with the metallic finish. I like that you still get to see the shade with that square in the middle.

This is included in the brand's Matte Parisian Browns collection. The collection made waves in the local beauty scene with the beautiful nude shades included. Rose Fondu was one of the lighter shades in the collection.

Here's the product info from BeautyMNL:

CLAIM TO FAME: A long-lasting, hydrating lipstick with a modern matte finish

FAST FACTS: Formulated with Matte Gel Technology for a semi-matte finish; deep color pigments deliver rich color payoff; intensely moisturizes lips with jojoba oil

PERFECT FOR: Gorgeous long-lasting lip color

And see below the swatch:

The shade is very wearable. It's a nice go-to shade when you just want a simple no-makeup look. 

It's semi-matte and non-drying! I find the shade and the finish very elegant!

What do you think of Rose Fondu? What are your favorite L'Oreal Lipstick shades?

Cheers,
DAWN

FOTD : Christmas Red

Hello loves!

Gonna share the makeup I wore during Christmas day.

It's not fancy or glamorous. It's actually one of the usual looks I wore, but I used products that are either new or haven't shared in the blog before.

I wore a vibrant, matte red lippie paired with nude eyeshadows and a bold winged liner. I added some shimmery neutral colors to add some glow on my face. 

So here are the products I used:

Here you'll see the products I used for my face.

You might be wondering why you're seeing too many foundations there. I actually mix the Lancome and TCFS to get the right shade (the Lancome one is too dark and I'm trying to finish it), while the Estee Lauder has the best coverage among my foundations, which I use around my jaw area where I most of my acne scars are at. I'm lazy to put concealer on each scar so I just spread the foundation there. Haha! :P

Above photo shows the products I used for my eyes and brows. I used my new Celeteque DermoCosmetics Eyeshadow Palette here and the finish is pretty good. A closeup of my eyes will be shown shortly. ;)

And to add colors for my cheeks and lips, I used the products above. The star of the look is my Ellana Cosmetics Lip in Luxe in Love is True! This is my current go-to matte red lipstick. :D

Anyway, I can put the list of products sometime soon. For now, you can comment below if you have questions. Haha!

So here's a closeup of the EOTD:

Neutral shades and a bold winged eyeliner to compliment the bold and vibrant red shade of my lips.

Here's how I looked a few seconds after i finished my makeup. 

 Most of the items I used are matte—my lipstick and eyeshadows. I even add powder on my face to keep it matte. I added some highlighter to add a youthful glow as you can see on the photos!

And that's my FOTD!

What makeup did you wear during Christmas day?

Cheers,

DAWN

L'Oreal Color Riche Pure Reds Star Collection Lipstick in Pure Amaranth

Hey dears!

My mom received a gift months before and it was a lipstick. Since I'm a pakialamerang anak (meddlesome daughter) to her beauty products, I took... errr borrowed it to post swatches! LOL 

L'Oreal Color Riche Pure Reds Star Collection Lipstick in Pure Amaranth

The shade is like the signature red lipstick of the L'Oreal ambassador, Gong Li. Other shades are available with the signature of the featured ambassador.

It's actually the first and only lipstick from the range that I've tried, unfortunately. I remember some months ago that so many bloggers posted about the lipsticks. 

Anyway, below's the product description from BeautyMNL. I tried finding it on the brand's website but I guess the shade is phased out or not available anymore...?

CLAIM TO FAME: L’Oreal’s special red lipstick line under its renowned Color Riche collection

FAST FACTS: Delivers opaque coverage with pure color pigments; hydrates lips with jojoba oil; long-lasting formula won’t budge or smudge

PERFECT FOR: Your everyday red lipstick

SPECIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU GET: (1) tube Color Riche Collection Star Red

NET WEIGHT: 4.2g

INGREDIENTS: Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Isostearate, Kaolin, Isohexadecane, Vinyl, Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alumina, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Geraniol, Bht, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Silica, Tin Oxide, Methyl-2-Octynoate, Parfum/Fragrance

How to Use

Apply starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

The shade is not something that I would consider red. It's fuchsia or magenta to my eyes... I think it's closer to pink than red (L'Oreal has a different range for their Color Riche pink shades).

It's still beautiful. My mom doesn't wear it much because she finds it too intense. She thinks she looks like a flamingo. Haha!

So that's the swatch. You can see how intense the pigment is in one swipe!

The color looks beautiful and it has an amazing lasting power. And it doesn't make my lips dry! Awesome! I can imagine the beautiful Gong Li rocking this shade. And I do believe that the shade looks good on me too. ;)

What are your thoughts on the L'Oreal Color Riche Pure Reds Star Collection Lipstick in Pure Amaranth?

Cheers,

DAWN

October (2016) Haul

Hey everyone!

This is sorta a late post. Just sharing some of the items that I bought during the month of October... well, some of these were late gifts because September was my birth month. 

I'm sharing these so that you might find something that you like and that you might want to know where I was able to buy it and how much it was. 

So without further ado, here they are...

These are items I bought when we went to Glorietta and SM Makati during the second week of October:

NUXE Paris Eye Creme Prodigueuse - PhP 1,449.00 

(I bought this as a very late birthday gift for Liz)

NUXE Paris Huile Prodigueuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil - PhP 900.00 

(This is Liz's gift for me)

Here are some colorful items from Japan Home Center:

Wrapping Paper - PhP 88.00

Hooks - PhP 88.00

5 pcs Mechanical Pen - PhP 66.00 (THESE ARE SUPER ADORBS!)

Daily Defense 3 Minute Leave in Treatment in Macadamia Oil - PhP 199.00

(Buy 1 Take 1 promo!)

I've been eyeing the products from Origins for a while now and I just wanted to know if they will work on my skin. I consulted with Steph (their SM Makati SA) my skin problems (acne and very oily) and that I was looking for something that feels light but at the same time oil-free. She recommended me to try this—Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins (PhP 2,100.00). It's a moisturizer rich with vitamins (C and E) and minerals and it is oil-free and safe for sensitive skin.

What's so awesome is they had a promo that if I buy a moisturizer, I get a mini box full of travel-size freebies. I got their Renewal Serum with Willowherb, Original Skin Retexturizing mask with Rose Clay, and GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser.

I'm not sure if the promo is still up because it's valid until supplies last and I'm glad that I was one who got to avail it. :P

Steph also gave me some freebies to try! Yayyy! Origins may be a bit heavy on the budget but I'm spoiled with freebies so I'm a happy shopper. :)

I did some online shopping too from Ellana Cosmetics!

 

These aren't all mine, some are for my officemate....

Ellana Pressed Foundation in Hazelnut

Ellana Loose Foundation and Concealer in Radiant

Ellana Loose Foundation and Concealer in Awake

Magnetic Makeup Compact Case

Cucumber Melon Makeup Brush Cleaner

Please see their website for the prices.

I also went to Trinoma with friends to watch a movie... but I did some shopping first!

Dorothy Perkins Dress - PhP 1,595.00

And National Bookstore has some books on sale (up to 50% off)! 

Idiot's Guide to Wine - PhP 302.00

The National Artists of the Philippines Part II - PhP 100.00

The book about Monet is a gift from Liz. :)

From Power Books:

Rubber Erasers - Php 199.00 (They are big and thick and have nice packaging)

Cara Wax Pastel  - Php 890.00

Pretty expensive for a wax pastel set of 10. But I was so curious as to why they are so expensive.

From Tickles:

Puppies in Full Bloom Sticky Notes - PhP 80.00

Eiffel Tower Metal Bookend - PhP 179.00

(Fully Booked)

I went to SM Aura with my brother next and bought the following:

Kuretake Transparent Watercolor Set 

This is a gift from my brother. He said that he wanted to give me anything that's art-related because he supports my passion so much. 

I also went to Watsons, SM Aura and got:

L'Oreal Color Riche in Rose Fondu

This is around PhP 300.00 if I remember correctly... I bought it at 30% off. 

Wet Brush Detangle

Forgot the price. Sorry!

Marks and Spencer Spotted Textured Bra - PhP 750.00 (It was on sale at 50% off!)

 Marks and Spencer teas (and mints!)

 These are on sale too (expiration is between April-July 2017):

Pure Peppermint Infusion - PhP 100.00

Christmas Classic Tea - PhP 175.00

Calming Teabags Infusion - PhP 136.00

Detox Infusion - PhP 136.00

Organic Green Tea with Lemon Infusion - PhP 100.00

 Strong Mints - PhP 110.00

And last but not the list, my haul at Yves Rocher!

Yves Rocher Reparation Nutri-Repair Treatment Shampoo - PhP 495.00

and Yves Rocher Anti Pelliculaire Anti-Recurrence Dandruff Shampoo - PhP 495.00

I bought two because they have a promo! Well, each shampoo targets different hair and scalp concerns, but buying one shampoo and another shampoo or conditioner entitles you to a freebie and it's...

one full-size bottle of 

Yves Rocher Reparation Repair Hair Repair Oil

and this is worth around PhP 800.00!

The next products are discounted at 70% off so I bought them! Haha! They are recommended to people with Combination to Oily skin so I thought I could try it. (It's gonna expiration date is by the end of the year but I'm pretty sure I can finish them before it ends)

 Yves Rocher Sebo Vegetal Matifying Gel Cream - PhP 238.50

 Yves Rocher Sebo Vegetal Purifying Scrub  - PhP 208.50

 Yves Rocher Sebo Vegetal Purity Mask - PhP 238.50

The SA also gave me a freebie of their shampoo. Yay! 

And another freebie (Organic Raspberry Shower Gel) because I availed their membership card. 

When you get five stamps on your card, you get a free gift (my first gift is the shower gel). Every PhP 350.00 worth of purchase entitles you to one stamp. :D

OKAY.

That was a lot.

But I was able to earn money from my blog, a freelance work, and also my full-time job. I am also feeling pressured because of my on-going thesis and I try to keep myself happy with new things that make me pretty. Haha! 

Anyway, if you like to know more about a certain product from my haul, do comment below and I might write a review. ;)

Cheers,
DAWN